Wall of Mouths

I like lonely,cryin’only but not my voodoo doll, that song was bog standard.

Can’t stand stuff like My Voodoo Doll / Rock You Monkeys, but still love Lonely Cryin’ Only. Great wee tune

You can’t help when you get into Therapy? until you hear them for the very first time for them to allow you to be blown away - that first song (for me) was “Lonely Cryin’ Only” :(

And I fucking love “Voodoo Doll” - punktastic!

But I wouldn’t say these songs are your typical “pop-punk” efforts that you hear all the time. I’m not a huge fan of the genre but Therapy? do it with a certain class. Tend to have their own ‘twisted’ edge.

I think Andy has his own idea of what Therapy? is and thats cool, and I’ll buy and support them forever. I’ve seen a interview where he said if the band carried on making so-called ‘pop’ songs then he’d think the fans would discard and say ‘this isn’t Therapy?!?!?’ - which I can’t totally agree. Don’t get me wrong I’ve enjoyed every T? release but they’ve gone from many musical changes in their career (which I love mostly) to be stuck to one particular sound. So I’m not sure what the defining sound that describes Therapy? is, and I kinda like it that way.:)But I suppose: ‘Babyteeth’ - ‘Suicide Pact’ and NANE, would be good examples.

Maybe, Andy also judges album/songs by the time period as well? I think its only nowadays he’s agreed that ‘Infernal Love’ is a brillant album but didn’t at the time for obvious reasons. Wish he could feel the same about all his efforts. I’m NOT downcasting him as I think he’s a genius truth be told.

End of the day I’m thankful for every song created by the band. From album to single to b-side and beyond. :cool:

God bless!

I agree with Superunknown. except im not so fond of lonely crying, but i love voodoo doll.

I used to, so did my sister :)

Cuchulain wrote:

Just a weird question , how many of the WoMs here actually have the phone intro ( ‘leave the message or leave me alone’ ) recorded as their voicemail ?

My brother had it, too.

Anyway, I don’t think “Lonely, Cryin’ Only” or even “Voodoo Doll” sound like pop/punk. Not in a negative way anyway. Therapy? are always miles ahead of bands like Blink 182, Sum 41 and Green Day, too, just because their sound is so distinctive and, like another user already said, twisted.
The one time Andy got close to writing a song that sounded as if he had forced its catchiness was “Loose”, IMO, and that’s still a great tune. I don’t know. Andy’s very modest about his songwriting abilities, but he’s an absolute giant.

Personally, I like Therapy? best when they play the most melodic, catchy and beautiful melodies and make them sound really noisy and heavy. I think, the only other band that’s been able to compete with them at this game were The Wildhearts in their prime.

This thread really does show the true fans. Doesn’t it?
I’ve liked every song, anyone like me? Not being horrible but some people are a bit picky, aren’t they? :D

I love the contrast between the likes of Voodoo Doll and Rise Up. Thats one of the best things about Therapy?, if all the songs where in the same vein it would get boring and tired.

Lonely Cryin Only doesn’t really have a classic T? sound granted, but again, thats why its good. Diversity, while still remaining in the same ball park.

I certainly wouldn’t change anything about T? and their discography. Well, maybe the second half of Shameless… (sorry!)

Never listen to a band and their ramblings on their music. They’re too close to the songs to get an accurate understanding of what it’s like for other people. Andy likely just doesn’t hear what he heard in his head, it doesn’t mean the songs are bad. Both of those songs are excellent! Andy is crazy! =)

I had it as my voicemail too…stopped it when I started looking for jobs after college - it does not sound good to a potential employer!

I remember an interview where Andy said that he really liked Lonely Crying Only. I don’t think you should read too much into what the band say about certain songs…they change their minds just like eveyone else.